Drawbacks of Star Topology

Question

Write down the drawbacks of the Star Topology.

Answer 1

Drawbacks of the Star Topology are as follows:

1) Too much dependency upon the central device has its own drawbacks. If it fails whole of the network goes down.

2) The use of the hub, a router or a switch as central device improves the overall cost of network.

3) Performance and as well number of nodes that can be added in such topology depends upon the capacity of central device.